Sivakam - Kattumannarkoil, Cuddalore

Sivakam is a village situated in the Kattumannarkoil taluka of Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. It is located approximately 10 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kattumannarkoil and around 65 km from the district headquarters in Cuddalore. Alkondanatham serves as the Gram Panchayat for Sivakam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Sivakam is 636965. The village covers a total geographical area of 115.92 hectares and falls under the 608305 pincode. Lalpettai is the nearest town.

Sivakam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Kattumannarkoil Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Chidambaram Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Sivakam

According to the 2011 Census, Sivakam village had a total population of 754 people, including 375 males and 379 females, living in 205 households. The sex ratio was 1,011 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 74.18%, with male literacy at 79.43% and female literacy at 69.11%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 701.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Sivakam

Sivakam is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Sivakam

Sivakam is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Vallampadugai, while the nearest airport is Pondicherry Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 55.3 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Cuddalore to Sivakam is about 65 km, with the usual travel time around ~1.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Sivakam

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Sivakam village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Sivakam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Sivakam village are given below:

FAQs about Sivakam